Recent comments in /f/vermont

Pristine_Tension8399 t1_jc3so25 wrote

I moved here like 2 years ago. I moved for a very specific reason and I will move back out as soon as I can (summer of 2024).

Here’s my opinions and I assume I’ll get downvoted to hell and back.

Good: It’s pretty. Skiing is fun. The state parks are lovely. No traffic and just driving around looking at the views is nice.

Not so good: It’s boring. Very little going on and very little to do. Its cold, like really cold. For a really long time. Businesses are strange with inconsistent hours and constant staff shortages.
There’s not a lot of people outside of chittendon county and most of the towns seem vacant most of the year with Airbnb and second homes. This will lead to potential feelings of isolation. Heating bills are shockingly high. You will need snow tires and your car will rust with salt.

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Necessary_Cat_4801 t1_jc3rres wrote

The narcissism here is a little over the top.

"hi, I don't live there, but what are you doing for me?"

Most people in VT don't care if you're trans but we are very, very sick of gentrification and not being able to afford to live here. That is the most pressing issue in this state and will be for some time. How about fixing the south instead of leaving?

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MizLucinda t1_jc3pxah wrote

Housing will keep you away. We just don’t have it. And in the event you do find housing, you won’t be able to set up a dentist, a PCP, or mental health services (if applicable) because we don’t really have that, either. Or child care. And everything is very expensive.

Other than that, it’s great.

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RZRPRINCESS t1_jc3n6wz wrote

Hi, I put a post in NewtoVermont a week or two ago asking why people decided to move to Vermont other than the beauty and recreation. There were a lot of really great pro/con answers go check it out: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToVermont/comments/11fb53p/to_all_the_new_people_moving_to_vermonti_have/

People had some really wonderful things to say about Vermont and their stories were pretty touching of why they decided to come here. It honestly gave me another perspective of the state I live in and a better appreciation for it!

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